New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE)

Candidacy

Institutions interested in exploring candidacy for accreditation should work closely with Commission staff. 

An institution must first meet the Requirements of Affiliation before it can be approved to apply for candidacy. The candidacy procedure is explained in the publication Candidacy for Accreditation. This publication is in the process of being updated and will be available shortly. Kindly contact Commission staff for the most current information.

When the new booklet is available, you may purchase copies by contacting:  cihe@neasc.org.